20+ Must-Try Foods at the 2025 CNE – Ultimate Food Guide At Toronto's Biggest Fair • Over Here Toronto

With the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) opening its gates this week, foodies across Toronto are gearing up for another round of over-the-top, Instagram-worthy treats. From viral TikTok-inspired creations to outrageous deep-fried delights, this year’s food lineup is packed with the wildest and most innovative eats you can imagine. Whether you’re a fan of cheesy indulgences, sweet and savory combos, or quirky fusion dishes, the 2025 CNE has something to tantalize every taste bud.

Here are the most exciting food offerings at this year’s fair that you absolutely can’t miss:

The Ultimate 2025 CNE Food Guide – Must-Try Food at Toronto’s Biggest Fair

Labubu-Inspired Deep-Fried Cheese Curds

*Photo via The Ex / The Canadian National Exhibition (The CNE) (@letsgototheex) • Instagram*

$20 – King of Curds (Near BMO Field)
Inspired by the viral Labubu stuffed keychain, this year’s cheesy treat is topped with colorful macaron shells, buttercream, and edible glitter. Don’t forget to grab the exclusive Lafufu keychain while supplies last!

Glitter Teas by Yogen Fruz

Price not stated – Yogen Früz (Food Building)
Get ready to sparkle with every sip! Yogen Früz’s Glitter Teas are a refreshing treat that combine deliciously flavored teas with a little extra magic.

Biscoff Fried Chicken Crunch Ice Cream Sandwich

$18 – Los Vietnamita (Food Truck Frenzy)
For something totally out of the box, check out the Biscoff Fried Chicken Crunch Ice Cream Sandwich. It features crispy fried chicken rolled in Lotus Biscoff cookie crumbs, with vanilla ice cream, maple chili sauce, and Biscoff cookie butter. The sweet and savory combo is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Butter Chicken Birria-Style Tacos

Price not listed – Rick’s Good Eats (Food Truck Frenzy)
Rick’s Good Eats is serving up butter chicken birria-style tacos—shredded tandoori chicken wrapped in homemade taco shells and served with a side of butter chicken consommé. It’s a savory mashup you won’t want to miss!

Chicken Nugget Cookie

Must-Try Foods 2025 CNE — *Photo via Fareen Karim (@shotsbyfareen) • Instagram*

$5.50 – Craig’s Cookies (Food Truck Frenzy)
Craig’s Cookies has taken the classic cookie to new heights by stuffing a chicken nugget inside the dough. It’s served with a side of BBQ sauce for dipping. Weird? Yes. Delicious? Absolutely.

Maki Sushi Corn Dog

Price not listed – Sam’s Grill (Midway)
If you’re looking for something adventurous, try the Maki Sushi Corn Dog. It’s a halal hot dog wrapped in sushi rice and nori, deep-fried in tempura batter, and topped with teriyaki sauce, spicy mayo, pickled ginger, and wasabi. This fusion dish is perfect for sushi lovers who like to try new things.

Butter Burger

$9.50 (Single) – Broedie’s Butter Burgers (Midway)
You can’t go wrong with a classic butter burger—this smashed burger is topped with cheese, onions, and a garlic-lemon compound butter. If you’re feeling extra, go for the double. There’s even a Beyond Meat option available!

Butter Ice Cream

$9.50 – Legend Dairy (Food Building)
Butter is having its moment. This butter ice cream is everything you didn’t know you needed—rich, creamy, and with that sweet-salty combo that’s both nostalgic and addicting. You’ll be wondering how you lived without it.

Meatball Mozzarella Corn Dog

Price not available – Deep Fried Co. (Food Building)
This corn dog is a meatball and mozzarella lover’s dream. It’s a juicy meatball wrapped in a cheesy mozzarella center, then dipped in a crispy batter. Served with marinara sauce, it’s like comfort food in a handheld, carnival-ready package.

Fruity Pebble Corn Dog

Price not available – Korean Dogs (Midway)
Imagine a corn dog rolled in Fruity Pebble cereal. That’s what you’re getting here, with a Halal beef hot dog and mozzarella in the middle. Sweet, savory, and totally Instagram-worthy, this one is sure to make you smile (and maybe a little nostalgic for childhood cereal).

Ice “Kreamchi” Dumplings

*Photo via Fareen Karim (@shotsbyfareen) • Instagram*

Price not available – K-Dee’s Twisted Gourmet & Co. (Food Truck Frenzy)
You’ve never had dumplings like this. Juicy Korean pork dumplings are paired with ice cream, bulgogi bacon glaze, and kimchi. It’s the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy—trust us, you won’t want to miss this wild combo.

Ice Cream Sandwich Hashbrown

$8 – Ice Cream Sandwiches (Food Building)
Breakfast + dessert = a total win. Imagine two crispy hashbrowns with a slab of vanilla ice cream in between. It’s a sweet and savory combo that’s both satisfying and fun. Perfect for anyone who can’t decide between breakfast and dessert.

Churro Pizza

$9.50 – Panchos Bakery (Food Building)
Who knew churros could be savory? This churro crust is topped with pepperoni, mozzarella, and tomato sauce, creating a sweet-and-salty pizza like no other. It’s the best of both worlds, so go ahead—take a bite of this mouthwatering mashup.

Noodle Pizza

$12 – Pizza Nova (Food Building)
Why not put noodles on a pizza? This one’s a game-changer: classic cheese pizza with a twist, topped with pasta noodles. It’s the Italian fusion we never knew we needed, and once you try it, you’ll be hooked.

UFO Burger

Price not available – Bacon Nation (Food Building)
Two smash beef patties, cheese, caramelized onions, and bacon all sealed between a brioche bun—this burger is out of this world (pun intended). It’s messy, it’s juicy, and it’s exactly what you need after a fun day at the CNE.

Smash Burger Taco

$10 – Smash City (Food Building)
Ever wanted a burger in taco form? Now you can have both. A crispy smashed beef patty, melted cheese, pickles, and a special sauce all stuffed into a griddled tortilla. It’s a burger and taco mashup you won’t regret.

Deep-Fried Maple Cookies

$8 – Legend Dairy (Midway)
Maple-filled cookies, deep-fried to golden perfection and oozing with gooey goodness. These are the perfect treat for maple lovers who want something crispy, sweet, and totally unforgettable.

Deep Fried Frozen Watermelon

$7 – Mr. Pickle (Midway)
Frozen watermelon, deep-fried in a crispy batter and sprinkled with powdered sugar—this viral treat is refreshing, sweet, and crispy all at once. It’s the perfect summer snack that will make you do a double take.

Poutine Dumplings

$9 – Super Noodle Co. (Food Building)
Get ready for the ultimate comfort food mashup. These dumplings are smothered in Japanese coconut curry, topped with triple-blend cheese, and finished with crispy shallots and garlic. It’s like poutine, but with a dumpling twist.

Lobster Ice Cream

$12 – Blue Claw Lobster Shack (Food Truck Frenzy)
Sweet ice cream with real chunks of East Coast lobster? It’s a decadent, unexpected combo that’s surprisingly delicious. A hint of sea salt and spice adds the perfect balance to this wild treat.

Crispy Chicken Skin Dorito Salad

Price not available – Farm to Fryer (Food Building)
This one-of-a-kind dish is proof that not all salads are created equal. For example, there are no vegetables to be found in this one, just fried chicken skin, Doritos and banana peppers.

From fried chicken ice cream sandwiches to deep-fried pizza on a stick, this year’s CNE food lineup is definitely not for the faint of heart! Whether you’re in the mood for something savory or you want to dive into the wackiest combinations, there’s a treat for every foodie.

Want to know the best rides at CNE 2025? Go check our blog, Best CNE Rides 2025 – Must-Try Attractions at the Canadian National Exhibition.

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20+ Must-Try Foods at the 2025 CNE – Ultimate Food Guide At Toronto’s Biggest Fair